Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Richo00175 on May 12, 2020, 12:01:02

Title: Ivory steering wheel
Post by: Richo00175 on May 12, 2020, 12:01:02

Hi just a bit confused about buying a replacement steering wheel for my 250sl?
I have just agreed to buy this one in the photo, will it fit ok? Only seems to have one locating hole, appreciate any comments thanks.

Title: Re: Ivory steering wheel
Post by: mbzse on May 12, 2020, 12:38:22

Quote from: Richo00175

.../...the one in the photo, will it fit ok?.../...

Depends if you have an early or late 250SL.
The interior was changed Summer of 1967 (from Chassis No 2980 onwards).  The steering wheel in your picture is early.

Title: Re: Ivory steering wheel
Post by: Richo00175 on May 12, 2020, 13:45:50

Hi, it is an early model but a bit confused about the one hole on the side of centre, some I have seen have two, I have not yet removed my wheel but it is the early type?

Title: Re: Ivory steering wheel
Post by: Paul & Dolly on May 12, 2020, 15:00:23

Hi Richo

Have you read the Steering Wheel section in the Technical manual ?
Mine (early 250SL) has 2 holes, but then I do not know what the holes are for. Otherwise your wheel looks pretty similar to mine.

Keep well

Paul

Title: Re: Ivory steering wheel
Post by: cfm65@me.com on May 12, 2020, 17:36:07

Hi Guys,
Are the holes not perhaps to pop the centre pad and star emblem?
Regards
Chris

Title: Re: Ivory steering wheel
Post by: EeVeeWee on May 12, 2020, 18:29:44

Strange, my 230SL steering wheel has two holes:

(https://www.mupload.nl/img/h6iycaanz.jpg)

Title: Re: Ivory steering wheel
Post by: Paul & Dolly on May 12, 2020, 19:45:30

Mine is the same as shown by EeVeeWee

Keep Well

Paul

Title: Re: Ivory steering wheel
Post by: JamesL on June 30, 2020, 17:44:40

My black one does - about 4o'clock. I sort of play with it while driving.